Uganda Cranes Ex-International Bengo assigned special CECAFA duties

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2019 CECAFA U-20
Tournament:

21st
September – 5th October

Venues: Pece Stadium (Gulu) & FUFA Technical Centre (Njeru)

Barely 24 hours after announcing his official retirement from active football, immensely gifted former Uganda Cranes playmaker Steven Bengo has been recognized by the East and Central Africa regional football governing body, CECAFA.

With immediate effect, Bengo will start work with the 2019 CECAFA U-20 Challenge Cup that kicks off on Saturday, 21st September in Gulu (Pece Stadium) and FUFA Technical Centre (Njeru) under the technical wing.

On Friday, Bengo traveled to Gulu where he will be
based for the entire duration of the two weeks’ tournament.

“I am humbled by FUFA and CECAFA for this recognition. I am more than ready to serve the beautiful game in a new capacity” Bengo echoed.

Steven Bengo will work with CECAFA starting with the CECAFA U-20 championship

Hours before his appointment, Bengo had officially
announced his retirement from active during a momentous press conference at
Tavern Woods, Kabusu in Kampala.

Eleven other Uganda Cranes former players are
guides attached to each of the 11 countries in the championship.

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